DJDS

DJDS (formerly DJ Dodger Stadium) is an American production and DJ duo consisting of Jerome LOL (Jerome Potter) and Samo Sound Boy (Sam Griesemer), based in Los Angeles.[1]

Members

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Griesemer was born in Manhattan, New York and grew up in New Hampshire. He made his production debut in September 2010 with Taking It All, an EP for New York-based record label Palms Out Sounds.[2]

Potter is from Los Angeles, and previously released music as part of duo LOL Boys.[3] He has also recorded music under the name Wooly Wally and has released music through his own label, Jerry's Jams.[4]

History

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In 2011, the pair founded the record label Body High,[5][6][7][8] releasing their first EP Stadium Status on the label in October 2011. In July 2014, they released their debut album Friend of Mine on the label.[9][10][11] The album received praise from Pitchfork Magazine, earning an 8.0 score.[12] Other artists on the Body High roster include DJ Funeral, DJ Sliink, Jim-E Stack, Todd Edwards, Myrryrs, and Floyd Campbell.[13]

In 2015, they signed to Loma Vista Recordings and released their second album, Stand Up And Speak, in January the following year,[14][15][16] also on Body High. They followed up the album with a remixed version of the lead single "You Don't Have To Be Alone", featuring new vocals from Charlie Wilson, former lead singer of The Gap Band.[17][18]

During this period, Griesemer also released three solo EPs through Body High as Samo Sound Boy – the 5 Dollar Paradise EP in September 2012,[19] the Your Love EP in October 2013, and "Open / Divine" in March 2014. The EPs received positive coverage from Pitchfork and The FADER.[20][21]

DJDS provided production to Kanye West's 2016 album The Life of Pablo, working on the songs "Ultralight Beam", "Fade", "Father Stretch Pt. 1", "Freestyle 4", and "Low Lights".[22][23][24] They received a "Best Rap Song" Grammy nomination for "Ultralight Beam".[25][26]

They produced the song "Rih-Flex" on The-Dream's 2016 EP Love You To Death.[27][28]

In February 2017, DJDS soundtracked Kanye West's "Yeezy Season 5" fashion show, producing a 17-minute extended version of the song "Bed" featuring The-Dream. [29][30][31]

DJDS produced the song "Another Sad Love Song" on recording artist Khalid's debut album, American Teen, released March 2017.[32] The album debuted at #9 on the Billboard 200 chart.[33]

In July 2017, DJDS released the song "Trees on Fire" featuring Amber Mark and Marco McKinnis. It was named "Best New Track" by Pitchfork.[34]

In August 2017, DJDS released their single "Why Don't You Come On" featuring Khalid and Empress Of.[35] In March 2018, they released the single "No Pain" featuring Khalid, Charlie Wilson, and Charlotte Day Wilson.[36]

In May 2018, DJDS released their third studio album, Big Wave More Fire.[37]

They released a surprise four-song EP with Burna Boy, on 21 March 2019, called Steel & Copper.[38]

Their remix of Interpol's "The Rover" was featured on MLB The Show 19's official soundtrack.

Discography

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Albums

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  • Friend of Mine – (2014/Body High) – as DJ Dodger Stadium
  • Begging Please – (2015/Body High)
  • Stand Up And Speak – (2016/Loma Vista) – as DJDS
  • Big Wave More Fire – (2018) – as DJDS[39]

EPs

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  • Taking It All (2010/Palms Out Sounds) – Samo Sound Boy
  • Shuffle Code (2011/Trouble & Bass) – Samo Sound Boy
  • Stadium Status (2011/Body High) – as DJ Dodger Stadium
  • 5 Dollar Paradise (2012/Body High) – Samo Sound Boy
  • Your Love (2013/Body High) – Samo Sound Boy
  • "Open / Divine" (2014/Body High) – Samo Sound Boy
  • Steel & Copper (with Burna Boy) (2019)

Charted singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions
US
Dance
"Why Don't You Come On"
(featuring Khalid and Empress Of)
2017 30
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References

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  1. ^ "DJ Dodger Stadium EP Release | Mad Decent". Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
  2. ^ "palmsout.net". Archived from the original on March 1, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  3. ^ "Jerome LOL - Deleted / Fool".
  4. ^ ""I Don't Even Overthink It Right Now:" An Interview With Jerome LOL". October 29, 2020.
  5. ^ "Samo Sound Boy | Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on September 8, 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
  6. ^ "Bubblin' Up: Samo Sound Boy". Xlr8r.com. September 7, 2011. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
  7. ^ Wilson, Sophie. "Weekly Listening: Janelle Monae, Metz, Samo Sound Boy, Sufjan Stevens and more". The Wireless. Radio New Zealand. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  8. ^ "DJ Dodger Stadium 'Stadium Status'". XLR8R Magazine. October 4, 2011. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  9. ^ "Album of the Week: DJ Dodger Stadium Friend of Mine". Stereogum. July 8, 2014.
  10. ^ "Review: DJ Dodger Stadium – Friend of Mine". Pitchfork Magazine.
  11. ^ "Review: DJ Dodger Stadium: House music and 'the hypnotic loneliness of L.A.'". Los Angeles Times. July 8, 2014.
  12. ^ "DJ Dodger Stadium: Friend of Mine Album Review | Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  13. ^ "Interview: Samo Sound Boy". Liveforthefunk.com. May 23, 2012. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
  14. ^ "DJDS Announce New Album, 'Stand Up and Speak,' Share Title Track". Spin. October 30, 2015.
  15. ^ "10 Great Albums to Prove That 2016 Hasn't Been All Bad (in Haiku Form)". LA Weekly. June 29, 2016.
  16. ^ "DJDS: Stand Up and Speak". KCRW. February 5, 2024.
  17. ^ "Charlie Wilson Joins DJDS on Alternate Version Of "You Don't Have To Be Alone"". FADER Magazine. March 4, 2016.
  18. ^ "DJDS – "You Don't Have To Be Alone (Charlie Wilson Version)"". Stereogum. March 28, 2016.
  19. ^ Set, The Field (September 18, 2012). "[PREVIEW] Samo Sound Boy – 5 Dollar Paradise EP". Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  20. ^ ""The Ride" by Samo Sound Boy Review – Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  21. ^ "Stream: Samo Sound Boy, "Your Love (Shlohmo Remix)"". Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  22. ^ "DJDS Talks Pitching in on Kanye West's 'The Life of Pablo': 'Everything Was About Creative & Positive Energy'". Billboard. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  23. ^ "DJDS on the Challenge of Making Kanye Better". FADER Magazine. January 30, 2016.
  24. ^ "Kanye West The Life of Pablo". AllMusic.
  25. ^ "Grammy Predictions: Who Will Win In The Rap Music Categories In 2017?". Forbes.
  26. ^ "Grammys 2017: Complete list of winners and nominees". Los Angeles Times. December 6, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  27. ^ "The-Dream, Love You to Death". AllMusic.
  28. ^ "The-Dream – Love You To Death". discogs.
  29. ^ "Kanye West shares new 17-minute single featuring DJDS and The Dream". NME. February 28, 2017.
  30. ^ "Kanye just dropped the soundtrack to Yeezy Season 5". Dazed Magazine. February 28, 2017.
  31. ^ "Kanye West shares his 17-minute version of The-Dream's 'Bed'". FACT Mag. February 28, 2017.
  32. ^ "Khalid – American Teen Credits". AllMusic.
  33. ^ "Khalid Debuts in Top 10 on the Billboard 200 With 'American Teen,' Hits Top 40 on Hot 100". Billboard.
  34. ^ ""Trees on Fire" [ft. Amber Mark & Marco McKinnis] by DJDS Review | Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  35. ^ "Empress of and Khalid Join DJDS on New Song "Why Don't You Come On": Listen | Pitchfork". Pitchfork. August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  36. ^ "No Pain / DJDS Tidal". Tidal. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  37. ^ Darville, Jordan (May 18, 2018). "DJDS shares new album Big Wave More Fire". The Fader. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
  38. ^ Minsker, Evan (March 21, 2019). "DJDS and Burna Boy Release New Steel & Copper EP: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
  39. ^ Breihan, Tom (May 18, 2018). "Stream DJDS' New Album Big Wave More Fire Featuring Khalid, Amber Mark, Vic Mensa, Kevin Drew, & More". Stereogum. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  40. ^ "EDM Music & Dance Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
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